Podcasts & Workshops
I am co-hosting the podcast Trauma in Schools with Jeff Ikler & Jesse Kohler. Listen to our interviews with school administrators, neuroscience researchers, teachers, students, and mental health providers for advice about how to improve the mental health and well-being of students and school staff.
In my highly interactive workshops, participants learn about the relationship of neuroscience and trauma to academic achievement and children’s mental health and well-being. Participants dialogue and plan with others as they brainstorm ideas and apply the principles for student-centered instruction. Most importantly, by trying many of these activities themselves, participants leave my workshops with invaluable insights on what they can do at their own local schools and/or districts.
Current Workshops:
Measuring Social Emotional Learning through the School Compassionate Culture Analytical Tool for Educators
Early Childhood and Antiracist Curricula
A Compassionate School Model for Children’s Mental Health
Heart Centered Learning: A Coherent Approach to Social Emotional Learning
Cultivating Happiness, Resilience, and Well-Being through Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation
Alleviating Trauma in Schools
“The Center for Educational Improvement has developed professional offerings that model best practices in social-emotional learning. The center’s bottom line focuses on support of the whole child while strategically designing tools that will support differentiated levels of success. Under the leadership of Dr. Christine Mason, the center executes solid, realistic recommendations. I am always impressed by the genuine, engaging and productive heart centered work which flows from this network.”
‘”Dr. Melissa D. Patschke, Zone 2 Director NAESP, Elementary Principal, Royersford, PA
“I felt enlightened and appreciated.”
“I will use this for motivating students and my classes.”
“Love the ‘wow!’ walks.”
“Learned new ways of teaching in an amazing manner.’
- Teachers, Lincoln West High School, Cleveland, Ohio
“Throughout our time together, Dr. Mason has ensured that teams working with her deliver the highest quality services to students, teachers, and schools. Whether our work focused on rigor and increasing academic achievement, increasing equity and justice, or alleviating trauma and stress for staff and students, Dr. Mason and CEI deliver cutting-edge services that are effective and empowering – empowering to both staff and students.”
-Kevin Simpson, Founder KDSL Global
